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Cornerstone’s Caroline Willard to interview Soledad O’Brien at CUNA GAC
Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard will be front and center at the virtual 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference on March 3 when she interviews broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated weekly talk show host Soledad O’Brien.
March 1 deadline for Foundation CU Development and Chapter grants
Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for grants offered through the Cornerstone Foundation. True to its mission of “Empowering People to Improve Their Financial Well-Being,” the Foundation supports credit unions in three main areas.
Pandemic shines a light on need to help members with investments
For more than a decade, the need for retirement savings and the level of focus needed on an individual’s investment plans has changed dramatically.
University FCU names new executives
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has named four people to executive positions.
Education First FCU puts education first with 48K donation
Education First Federal Credit Union recently donated $48,000 to 128 local schools in Southeast Texas. The donations were made by the credit union’s members through its “We’re Paying It Forward” program.
Cornerstone members make Top 100 list
Congratulations to the Cornerstone members who made The Financial Brand’s listing of the top 100 credit unions on Facebook.
Calling all leaders, advocates, and everyone in between
Do you know someone who excels at board governance? Would you or someone on your team like to explore ways to advocate for a better regulatory and legislative environment for your credit union? This week, we cover a range of topics that may inspire ambition, action, and caution.
Tips to protect ATMs
Automated Teller Machines – better known as ATMs – are subject to many types of attacks such as skimming, tampering, and robbery. Physical ATM attacks are on the rise across the nation, as criminals forcibly open ATMs using vehicles, chains, and other tools. Drive-up ATMs and standalone kiosks have been particularly vulnerable to such attacks, which can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
Call for Cornerstone Resources board nominations
The Cornerstone League is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the Cornerstone Resources Board of Directors for the following positions.
Join us for virtual 2021 Oklahoma GAC
Get involved in the credit union movement and join us for the first virtual Oklahoma Governmental Affairs Conference, on March 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The country may still be socially distancing due to the ongoing pandemic, but that won’t stop credit union leaders from engaging and advocating for a better legislative and regulatory environment for credit unions.
Save the date: virtual Texas GAC is on March 22
As we are ever mindful of the ongoing public health crisis, Cornerstone announces that the 2021 Texas Governmental Affairs Conference is going virtual. Registration is now open for the March 22 event, which runs from 1 to 3 p.m. CT. This Texas GAC is a dues-supported event, free to Cornerstone-member credit unions.
New name, new format … more IMPACT
The Cornerstone Annual Meeting is now known as IMPACT Virtual! The Annual Meeting is Cornerstone’s largest conference, offering members valuable insights on industry trends, workshops, resources, and Cornerstone’s strategic vision. This year, Cornerstone’s development team applied the valuable lessons learned in 2020 and developed an impactful solution to deliver a relevant and robust conference for Cornerstone’s members.
Alcoa Community FCU offers scholarship to Saline County students
Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one 2021 Saline County high school graduate.
El Paso area schools receive 40K, thanks to TFCU
The TFCU High School Spirit Debit Card Program has donated approximately $40,000 to 38 local high schools in the nine school districts in the El Paso area known as Region 19. The donations will help support high school programs, clubs, teams, and student organizations once schools resume in-person instruction.
TTCU announces 3.5 million in dividends
Tulsa Teachers Credit Union Federal Credit Union (TTCU) announced that $3.5 million in member rewards dividends were paid out to TTCU members in 2020, an increase of 10.5 percent over the previous year.
Harper named NCUA board chairman
On Tuesday, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. designated National Credit Union Administration Board Member Todd M. Harper as the 12th chairman of the NCUA board, effective immediately.
Cornerstone Resources announces new chief revenue officer
Cornerstone Resources—a subsidiary of the Cornerstone League—announces the appointment of Ryan Dold as its chief revenue officer, effective Jan. 25.
Foundation offers FiCEP at half price
Registration is now open for the Credit Union National Association financial counseling certification program (FiCEP). The Cornerstone Foundation is offering the program at half off their regular cost to help credit unions meet members’ increasing need for reliable financial advice to help them weather the financial hardships brought on by the pandemic.
Caroline Willard delivers state of the union to Dallas Chapter
Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard addressed the Dallas Chapter of Credit Unions on Wednesday, giving a state of the union address. In addition to the League, Willard leads the Foundation and Resources, the League’s service corporation, serving approximately 450 credit unions.
Deadline extended for CUNA GAC Crash; apply by Jan. 31
Calling all young professionals in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Want to attend the virtual Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference March 2-4? Don’t delay. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, Jan. 31. Sign up here.
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